Malaysia, the Southeast Asian country known for its diverse culture and natural beauty, has been experiencing a sharp economic downturn in recent years, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the political instability, and the low commodity prices.  The Malaysian ringgit, the national currency, has depreciated by more than 20% against the US dollar since 2019, reaching its lowest …

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country with a population of about 32 million and a GDP of about $365 billion. The country is known for its rich natural resources, such as oil, gas, palm oil, and rubber, as well as its diverse and multicultural society.  The country has been a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since …

KUALA LUMPUR – The COVID-19 global pandemic and the resulting Movement Control Order to contain the disease could potentially push people to become poorer in 2020. The COVID-19 global pandemic however benefitted the industry of e-commerce and companies selling masks, surgical gloves, ventilators, personal protective equipments and supplying boxes for food deliveries. On the downside, the effects of after almost …